{"id":56936,"date":"2025-04-01T09:36:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T00:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=56936"},"modified":"2025-05-20T14:32:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T05:32:59","slug":"%e3%80%90%e3%81%b2%e3%81%be%e3%82%8f%e3%82%8a%e3%81%99%e3%81%84%e3%81%8b%e6%a0%bd%e5%9f%b9%e3%83%bb%e3%83%9e%e3%83%ab%e3%83%81%e3%82%b7%e3%83%bc%e3%83%88%e5%bc%b5%e3%82%8a%e4%bd%9c%e6%a5%ad%e3%80%91","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/56936\/","title":{"rendered":"[Sunflower watermelon cultivation and mulch sheet installation] Takada Akimitsu Farm [Hokuryu Sunflower Watermelon Producers Association]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tuesday, April 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, March 27th, at Takada Akimitsu Farm, after snow removal work, the soil inside the greenhouse was tilled, mulch sheets were laid, and irrigation tubes were also laid inside the mulch sheets.<\/p>\n<h2>Tilling the soil in a greenhouse<\/h2>\n<p>The soil inside the greenhouse is plowed using a tractor to level it out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipMKPk-4WbZuvvTMC3aP4dM2BmkDbxL_VfI792I?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczN_g9BvcCByXP6eIfWxG-N2wEy5IjmsGHfBYHBTxrb-fSFrF2IsmEtvic-CVf2yODxdFBTlGhU8MnRdliovPCgM0rxoDhmaWJVclmU4MRzT3_nAGmQbWzeQiSlgAa_TyCtTetIIs2L9G5uFu0CUjNMT=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Tilling the soil inside the greenhouse\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tilling the soil inside the greenhouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Drive carefully around the house<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipMK9QQqRga7LEx3KbeRFs8APou3GzPq47M93PI?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPdbQCQSiGT5wdPDMfI8jp--rLDiXLOfLxOZ0ZPLLb-Z-t4I_kN23j06ibno15y8pdVqbO2sBJjhv5WkSaIkhaqpUKNuJSYyjLZgP8-l9TMO5UMyyl9YDhFxlXu0zVtMh6CCYev8jKIwLnTB3AiymI8=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Drive carefully and cautiously\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drive carefully and cautiously<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Well-cultivated soil<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipMYUpv-v6LQbMz4U6voIo6uO5c1aU4WFMSroK8?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNWASdYSSHPydfMDsl2kUcT60DAxlJHwBcR_-1Sfdm7dudYwvZLeuEoInwxSQgZ-mBum278gD2YkC07yrNUyssy_lTtphN83FkVTbRcdoVdAWc5txGVFiskCVb3MTSnXFmFKZ7cK1oO1ijKRWR6rewQ=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Well-cultivated soil\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Well-cultivated soil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Installing pipes to connect to irrigation tubes<\/h2>\n<p>Installing pipes to supply water from the water source and connect it to the irrigation tubes (burying the pipes under the rails at the entrance to the greenhouse).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipNqY_hS3T9vGh_N5t9_D5-fJleRHk86sq18oGk?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMQ6tmX72JdBOSug-D2jvZyGqxFQox9XqKdzdDP-xYzNI75xMGv5lKVub6Xj-Z-A9KDRhDQRVQxl_013xiIWUDlIAADP52-x1y0nF7k_jZfyK7gyUMmICewzck1maZYqUQZSRhNxWsxx1Fd_YPJv63k=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Installing pipes to connect to irrigation tubes\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Installing pipes to connect to irrigation tubes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipMoTn9xNIswPhvV1px8Illen6BGU-Mb2Tubs3k?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNB1xNGRgAhgLTY4mn2wWCRMWG5dwQBVJn-c639XZDK91zQWIcht8P9j3EhVUSLGZYvqMcfhKk5dWOQUErs4dDsxO6WNdzZ0HCzN56UtRUL8CwaVrjedYdCEtjWJW_ChTIX37wgJApuTF0INY5eLwNA=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Bury the pipe under the rail at the entrance to the house\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bury the pipe under the rail at the entrance to the house<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Multi-sheet covering<\/h2>\n<p>The purpose of laying mulch sheets is to improve the soil&#039;s heat retention and moisture retention, prevent crop diseases and pests, and control weeds, thereby protecting vegetable cultivation and maintaining an environment in which vegetables can grow healthily.<\/p>\n<h3>Mulch spreading using a manual mulch spreader (manual mulcher)<\/h3>\n<p>The sheet is pressed down with wheels and covered with soil using a soil covering disk.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipPzpPI7VQCkXIXpHiFpYiMDyjTz8_2FrZ7m_F4?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNilU-KWWn3BbPDXNJD90pAWYMNOS3jeKyMTJtHgF2k5W_hj1_pJ7aQG4sKxo4snOWwz225OJJQLxC9gd9pDhgfo1aG2VsJ6qdPFnjpg8Bc8_L80QPTRFHEQYmGCXfoywqjAHniRxiOo9OzPy2W7w2_=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Multi-sheet covering\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Multi-sheet covering<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>While laying the mulch sheet, lay the irrigation tube between the sheet and the soil.<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipMkhWW0lLuQ6kd1CYu5Z22ZUOOQ9oRsIyQvRYo?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNkqbe_BtNN0NIs7NvmBH_hdsdf05DpOUke1JiJcLjdH7qecwQzzD4nBQhZiWlmVu4zFV7q3fHitouMaCX4tJUOXFNsUE_OoIznBczvnaiAVKqZOO6z8-zS2pgpIeFFxqw0yaMCljZMg-4WyZJCt2zJ=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"While laying the mulch sheet, irrigation tubes were laid inside at the same time.\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">While laying the mulch sheet, irrigation tubes were laid inside at the same time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipPqYFVhUQH85MCRiEmmPP6b1994SkDUfWDln7c?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMI5KLgSXFyIKx8ieZ4rlc-Jhku3rmX8EFbmndvJVyK-LMwJlsFbGBnOQCUDSQskb7Z3bVO-y0f0pqUUinsgn36IT_L_0arB7mhol9BtRTK__AqwOc7O0gYRacifepyxRwX5gwhF9XDo_ueglabPSvp=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Irrigation tubes are laid between the soil and the plant.\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Irrigation tubes are laid between the soil and the plant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Together we breathe together, slowly and straight<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipPHmjtpBxVwXNN2ppLVkXkHVTIggCkdx2EwoKw?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP96CUriOHEMtrC0gN57ILIs8sSEkkDt73Bc4A0rpQjZhpe74JP04DPn7uZdt_i9hQ5BYH_5jUP97ULbXpd9BCwXOD38bokJTrwnPcRkzaqE2EEPPCMoLYob-ioLJPviMHbFKDItg1hDM5eY9_KHiCs=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Let&#039;s both work together!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let&#039;s both work together!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Maintenance at the end of installation<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipMGN2yT4OTYsxkDnrQVw6V9UqZhwfL_qez0QJU?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMDhE9Y1D8fIsUbUmjS1AG6oHSGn3Fkai1qPIJ_gB3GwViaXeHVUwD8hLqUeENkzZFFC3CvEhQq6RfDOiZmNEf-2c3Wt8AvoNPy2Ikl6OXQ1jqA1tFGEO1Bjes2relAgnOfDOMa8uxafB4qMkbpzzqL=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Adjusting the end of tension\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adjusting the end of tension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Mulcher installation work in the next house<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipPKWAYl89J7azuE0NbK8TiJV7EuY0DZRnYgHOs?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMupT3S3NjKe6xI8CZdmf9b_rlVA3uqbCrJK2EM6UO7WT14D1nJTm17-E4hbrwG6xyLEBJFFwO1pLgjvbwoYw9dM_kJP2QDTkG01z8eFddxHSxU3yMUrfMiN9L0hoj-h-xy8MmfY6Dk-aTVcNhdRDAu=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Mulcher installation work\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mulcher installation work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Multi-sheets, wheels, soil covering discs, Sumitubes, etc.<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipOhKsNNLz7mkpR7v-CzL-xCxYbmp9AZ1FQ6WgM?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNPPtQ8FyOsZAkeBlylOwn-zWvYoZ1zcH6j9djlcKgZ4HsuJvo_qeUOUYDcUMKu4eQGPlPHxc-m7vqKl8ZEDKNP7TttseFP-NObO2cJXZtSce9zGAPvqVWAHS4jYlbmJipPIgvHqamJFgkHqdugogcx=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Multi-sheets, wheels, soil covering discs, Sumitubes, etc.\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Multi-sheets, wheels, soil covering discs, Sumitubes, etc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Irrigation tube<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipPLrYhqTmdxSgd843A18OIc-hbCyJC8jQZ7Gmg?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOMWO6Ca7KUPUzwwncQ9-g9ot4oMnESfJPxlGEi8ablbOFdeWQh-EkTMTThJ7qCSmr_CW0kCseyK0Fjdsop2ukY8xvpJRu91CmxH6ePv3UGAGU6SI9wDyHqfO7MYcVlr7eoG-pibQ0-SBY5nb6Hp4hH=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Irrigation tube\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Irrigation tube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Automatic opening and closing device for greenhouses after covering with mulch sheets<\/h2>\n<p>Open and close your greenhouse using your smartphone.<br \/>\nWhen the temperature exceeds a certain level, the device uses sensors to read changes in temperature, humidity, and air pressure, and automatically opens and closes a section of the side of the greenhouse.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipPMDj2HLfk0Ovbmezxop5OQsWyhlty-nr3NGwA?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczML_yKynV-V3GuQVryPyX6QGFLpp9SrekQ-AAtMWeel9nJBuJnydlJKhW0VIVz6IylR5m4mQn84ZYetjVbsrMH9jrS_R7EypnTi5xpqiAb8Hw-wrBUcJqXFVhMYKpfMiddQ36WiP4DTF5k9masMghp4=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Trainee Tamashima operates the automatic opening and closing device with his smartphone\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trainee Tamashima operates the automatic opening and closing device with his smartphone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipO2Eo6bk6REX6v2gig4om3W2BaKXgQTavptwyw?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczM5--xI2HzQeNQcyYDCMpdzHIepQYxDIw0N2s_sfshIMGbgVdUHkXbO8qnXapzn5kDK4bE1Uc1Scz6uCEX9ekqQZgH6bnt4WIQcdnXJOgZSmOwcRpFhMSx4nlM5UwAdSNEEl7VxLkAhjCApMTLuJdFX=w2000-h1500-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"A house equipped with an automatic opening and closing device\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A house equipped with an automatic opening and closing device<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Trainee Tomoyuki Tamashima<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipNXCmzJhjJSHx4-D_xQJbs0OlNAa41d2pDxLE8?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP1hMGFuS5c5gLWSMFGyhu9w3hbqJ0EOTXz6K40PbRPi1jurNTvKuszVEUaZqEctVmpNdGkcg_Nuxj7aloO7uSg3UIBXpqDyYAex0IKEGcmsvugFIIMRUqzWYGFnOJc47te-gxCmrWiCvMa04Hb-V6d=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Trainee Tomoyuki Tamashima\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trainee Tomoyuki Tamashima<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tomoyuki Tamashima (45 years old), a native of Naganuma Town, became a trainee in April last year.<br \/>\n&quot;Watermelon cultivation is very hard work, but when the watermelons bear fruit, I feel that it was worth the effort,&quot; says Tamashima.<\/p>\n<h2>All set<\/h2>\n<p>Mulch sheets have been laid out inside the greenhouse and we&#039;re all set!<br \/>\nPlanting is scheduled to begin in early April!!!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipOoxSMK_AXROkZ0K5NNOae7PPtMdiJ2Fi6suF8hihGn_vp4hBR_TeRz0e_MUpUQjw\/photo\/AF1QipPkymu7Es7EQcrDvHmfMLRkJnVl8zWDAADtfck?key=N0txcGlDcU5zREJFS0UyTV9abDI5bGZja0VjaUVR\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMbDKasFbHP1sJ34mJ9myyTSdMna1kOGAlLqo_MhWL0Rl52Lr8Aj56abfTiZfFVLxaoKWhpDzfmX_BCqQ9iZOWhFPZdfn5wdmGr6iXwRyvT7wTbsrp7iIuFzNlpKxNEnFep809jwxGay654lgrTqInF=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"A greenhouse waiting to be planted...\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A greenhouse waiting to be planted...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>YouTube videos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"[Sunflower watermelon cultivation and mulch sheet installation] Takada Akimitsu Farm [Hokuryu 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